Jelle & Katja
24 - 26
May
2024
Tuscany
Italy
Our Wedding Countdown
Where to be
The average temperature in Tuscany, Italy in May is between 12-23 °C.
We hope for a warm day, however, please consider that the nights will be cooler.
Our wedding weekend will mainly take place outside, and the location is surrounded by a beautiful grassy lawn. Should you be considering heals we would suggest wedges, or shoes you can walk on grass with.
During the weekend, we will all be staying at the Borgo together. By RSVPing to our wedding, a room will be reserved for you from Friday (24th) till Sunday (26th). The rooms are €50 per person per night. We will cover one night, and the second night will be at your own expense. We kindly ask you to transfer €50 per person (children under 12 years old are free) to K. Feiler at NL72 SNSB 0944 5512 03 (BIC: SNSBNL2A).
How to get there
Plane
The nearest airports from the location:
- Florence Airport – 54 kilometers
- Pisa International Airport – 70 kilometers
- Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport – 141 kilometers
- Rome Fiumicino Airport – 310 kilometers
Car
There are several car rental companies to choose from, some popular ones:
Noleggiare – Noleggiare is a local car rental company in Italy.
Maggiore – Maggiore is also local car rental often used by tourist.
Europcar – Europcar is a globally car rental company and often the popular choice.
If you would like to carpool with someone please let us know so we can help in arranging it.
Train
The nearest train stations:
- Certaldo Railway Station – 11 kilometers
- Empoli Railway Station – 20 kilometers
- Poggibonsi Railway Station – 25 kilometers
- Florence Santa Maria Novella – 45 kilometers
If you need a ride from the station to the venue please let us know so we can help out.
Weekend timeline
Friday
Arrival
14:30
You are welcome to arrive at the Borgo and check-in to your room
Aperitivo
18:00
We will kick off the weekend by raising a glass together
Dinner
19:30
The evening will continue with a relaxed pizza dinner
Saturday
Breakfast
09:00
Till 10:30 a cup of coffee or tea and cornetto will be waiting for you
Ceremony
16:00
Time to reconfirm our love with many more as our witnesses 😉
Dinner
19:30
After a short aperitivo the official wedding dinner will start
Party
23:00
Let’s swing our hips and dance the night away
Sunday
Brunch
11:00
Lets recover together with a delicious brunch
The end
14:00
Official end of the wedding weekend
What to Wear
Gents
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Ladies
Friday
Smart-casual: We suggest that you wear a dress, jumpsuit or anything you feel summery and comfortable in. Our wedding color is (olive) green, if you would like to add a touch of green you are more than welcome.
Saturday
Sunday
Gifts
We are very excited to celebrate our wedding weekend together with you and we realize that everyone will be traveling to join us, therefore we do not expect anything in the form of gifts.
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If you are looking for gift ideas, we would be happy with a contribution to our trip to Africa, which we will be taking after our wedding. We will keep you updated about our travel ideas.
Contribution
We believe this weekend is created together and would love for people to contribute to our wedding weekend as much as possible – whether with a speech, a sketch, a song, or with helping out anything is welcome. Should you want to contribute in any way during the wedding weekend, please get in touch with Nina Zach (Katja’s maid of honor). Phone number +43 676 705 72 15
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Kindly reply by February 1st.
* It is possible to stay a third night at the Borgo (from Sunday to Monday). The third night is optional and will also be at your own expense, approximately €50 per person.Â
Things to Do in the Area
Certaldo (~15 km)
- Certaldo Alto: Explore the charming medieval village perched on a hill.
- Boccaccio’s House (Casa di Boccaccio): Visit the house of the famous writer Giovanni Boccaccio.
- Palazzo Pretorio: Admire the historic town hall and its beautiful architecture.
- Praetorian Palace (Palazzo Pretorio): Discover the art and history museum housed in a medieval palace.
- Certaldo Funicular Railway: Take a ride on the funicular railway for panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
San Gimignano (~20 km)
- Piazza del Duomo: Admire the stunning medieval architecture and the Collegiate Church.
- Torre Grossa: Climb the tallest tower for breathtaking views of the town.
- Gelato World Champion: Taste delicious gelato at Gelateria Dondoli, a world champion gelateria.
- Cisterna Square (Piazza della Cisterna): Explore the historic square with its well-preserved medieval atmosphere.
- Vernaccia Wine Tasting: Enjoy a wine tasting of the famous Vernaccia di San Gimignano wine.
Siena (~55 km)
- Piazza del Campo: Visit the historic central square and the Palazzo Pubblico.
- Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena): Explore the stunning Gothic cathedral and its artworks.
- Museo dell’Opera Metropolitana: Discover art and sculptures in this museum.
- Torre del Mangia: Climb the tower for panoramic views of Siena.
- Palazzo Chigi Saracini: Explore the historic palace and its art collections.
Florence (~60 km)
- Florence Cathedral (Duomo di Firenze): Admire the iconic cathedral and its dome.
- Uffizi Gallery (Galleria degli Uffizi): Explore one of the world’s greatest art museums.
- Ponte Vecchio: Stroll across the famous medieval bridge lined with shops.
- Florence’s Historic Center: Wander through historic streets and squares.
- Florence Boboli Gardens (Giardino di Boboli): Relax in the beautiful Renaissance gardens.
Lucca (~70 km)
- Lucca City Walls: Walk or bike along the well-preserved medieval city walls.
- Piazza dell’Anfiteatro: Visit the unique oval-shaped square in the heart of Lucca.
- Lucca Cathedral (San Martino): Explore the stunning cathedral and its art treasures.
- Torre Guinigi: Climb the tower for panoramic views and see the rooftop garden with oak trees.
- Cycling: Rent a bike and explore the city and its surrounding countryside on two wheels.
Pisa (~70 km)
- Leaning Tower of Pisa: Visit the iconic tower and take the obligatory leaning photos.
- Piazza dei Miracoli: Explore the square with the tower, cathedral, and baptistery.
- Pisa Cathedral (Duomo di Pisa): Admire the stunning Romanesque cathedral.
- Pisa Baptistery (Battistero di San Giovanni): Discover the baptistery with its impressive acoustics.
- River Arno: Stroll along the riverside and enjoy picturesque views.